Quick definitions from WordNet (ease)▸ noun:freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort ("He rose through the ranks with apparent ease")▸ noun:freedom from constraint or embarrassment ("I am never at ease with strangers")▸ noun:a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state ("A life of luxury and ease")▸ noun:freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)▸ noun:the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) ("Getting it off his conscience gave him some ease")▸ verb:move gently or carefully ("He eased himself into the chair")▸ verb:make easier▸ verb:lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate ("Ease the pain in your legs")▸ verb:lessen the intensity of or calm ("The news eased my conscience")
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